From spring through fall, our parks are especially busy as folks gather to celebrate weddings, birthdays, reunions and more, taking advantage of scenic venues and sprayground-adjacent pavilions. Just like Membership donations and camp registrations, income from facility rentals goes directly back into supporting annual operations, keeping The Parklands safe, clean, fun and beautiful for ALL visitors.

To minimize any inconvenience, we try to keep lot closures as tightly scheduled as possible; however, with long summer days upon us, visitors can expect to encounter these closures more often as they’re looking to cool off at Marshall Sprayground, or check out the view from the top of Silo Lookout.

Each event is different, so time and duration of closures vary. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your next trip:

Carpool. If you are meeting up with friends or know other families who frequent the park, see if they want to meet up to drive over together.

Embrace adventure! The majority of our lot closures take place in the late afternoon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Consider scheduling your ride in the early morning to avoid closures. If you’re set on an afternoon visit, use the closure as an excuse to explore another section of the park. Take a scenic drive to another parking location and check out a new trail. Have you rode the Seaton Valley Trail in Turkey Run or Karst Climb in Broad Run Park?

Keep an eye on the Kiosks. Pavilion rental calendars are posted on bulletin boards throughout The Parklands. Look for lot closure notices to be listed in our monthly event calendars near the restrooms at Creekside Center and Brown-Forman Silo Center.

Stay in between the lines. While it might be tempting to pull into that open, grassy knoll, the men and women of our operations team work hard to maintain our lawns and gardens. Visitors who stick to designated parking areas help make sure those spaces are safe from damage.

Thanks for your patience as we help our customers create long-lasting memories of their special occasions!

About the Author

As Manager of Marketing and Communications, Anna Rosales-Crone manages internal and external communications strategies for The Parklands, as well as marketing to promote facility rentals, educational programming, fundraising and overall park awareness. Anna was hired as Communications Coordinator in May of 2015 to help build awareness of the newly constructed park by managing The Parklands brand, website and social media. Prior to joining The Parklands team, she worked in communications at the American Red Cross for five years where she grew the Louisville Area Chapter’s digital and social media presence while supporting public relations, marketing and special events. She also provided public affairs support and guidance during major disaster operations. Anna is a graduate of the University of Evansville where she met her husband and the second love of her life—traveling. She also enjoys hiking, reading, baking, dancing, going to concerts and hanging out with her two cats. Contact me about: media relations, photo requests and website.

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Being a donor-supported public park means we rely on donations, not tax dollars, for annual operations each year. Because of your generosity, we are able to maintain, program, and further develop this extraordinary public space without charging an entry fee. Together we work to enhance quality of life and help our community and economy grow in ways that are healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable for people of all ages. Help us reach our goal of sustaining The Parklands by becoming a Member today. Members make it happen!